If you can't make it to
one of these classes, I am willing to set up classes with
you to teach your group.

Meet
the Author! - Upcoming Book
Signings and Classes

To
schedule your class with Helene Jacobs, please contact her at Helene
at AncientWire dot com. Helene can teach you or your small
group how to make chains, rings and other jewelry. Some examples
of classes that Helene has taught can be found below.

Past Classes
& Book Signings

How to make
a Shawl Pin - October 2014
Indiana Machine Knitters GuildDress up your shawl with your very own hand crafted shawl pin.
Students will be able to choose from different styles of shawl pins and be
able to create their own during this class.

How to make
a Shawl Pin - June 2014
Butler Machine Knitters GuildDress up your shawl
with your very own hand crafted shawl pin.
Students will be able to choose from different styles of shawl pins and be
able to create their own during this class.

Beginning
Wire Weaving - Red Tower XLII - October 4, 2014 - 1-3 pmCamp Rutledge at Hard Labor Sate Park
Rutledge, GA 30663This
class will teach beginning students to
make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures,
without the need for heat or complicated tools.

With
the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in
Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th
century to the late 12th century.Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British
Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th
century BC to the 1st century AD.Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful andwearable today.

If
you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.

The
fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord
necklace.The number of students per
class is limited to 10.The class
lasts 2 Hours.

This class will teach beginning
students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other
ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools.

With
the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found
in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from
the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire
chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles
(875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th
century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be
created that are still beautiful and wearable today. No special skills
are required for this class, however, you will be bending and working with
wire, some advanced arthritic conditions may prevent you from participating.
This class is geared for adults. The instructor will also have available for
purchase pliers, wire cutters and drawplates which are used to make the
jewelry if you do not have your own. To view this unique jewelry, please visit
www.AncientWire.com/book.htm.
Registration required, class size limited to 12.

This
class will teach beginning students to
make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures,
without the need for heat or complicated tools.

With
the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in
Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th
century to the late 12th century.Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British
Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th
century BC to the 1st century AD.Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful andwearable today.

If
you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.

The
fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord
necklace.The number of students per
class is limited to 10.The class
lasts 2 Hours.

This
class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of
the Vikings and found across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to
the late 12th century. Our instructor, Helene Jacobs, has been teaching
and practicing this craft for over 25 years, including at the Carnegie Museum of
Natural History.

The
design of this lovely adjustable double spiral ring has been found since the 4th
century BCE, when the Etruscans made it in gold with a bead. There are also
examples without a bead from the Celts, Romans,
Saxons, and Vikings.

If you have wire cutters, a file (or cup burr), chain nose
pliers, nylon or soft jaw pliers, and a ring mandrel, please bring them All of
these will be available in class to use, but in limited quantity. If you have a
small bead you would like to use, please bring that as well.

This
class will teach beginning students to
make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures,
without the need for heat or complicated tools.

With
the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in
Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th
century to the late 12th century.Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British
Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th
century BC to the 1st century AD.Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful andwearable today.

If
you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.

The
fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord
necklace.The number of students per
class is limited to 10.The class
lasts 2 Hours.

Learn to make a Viking Knot ring.
There are several different types of knot rings throughout history. The
one this class will focus on has been dated to the 9th - 11th century and comes
from the Viking culture.

If you have your own
ring mandrel, chain nose, needle nose pliers or round nose pliers, please bring them. If you need glasses
for close or small work, please bring them. 1 hour. Limited
space.

This
class will teach beginning students to
make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures,
without the need for heat or complicated tools.

With
the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in
Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th
century to the late 12th century.Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British
Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th
century BC to the 1st century AD.Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful andwearable today.

If
you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.

The
fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord
necklace.The number of students per
class is limited to 10.The class
lasts 2 Hours.

This
class will teach beginning students to
make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures,
without the need for heat or complicated tools.

With
the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in
Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th
century to the late 12th century.Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British
Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th
century BC to the 1st century AD.Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful andwearable today.

If
you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.

The
fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord
necklace.The number of students per
class is limited to 10.The class
lasts 2 Hours.

This
class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the
Viking era (and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire
cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts.The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 2
Hours.

Learn to make a Knot ring from the Viking culture. If you have your own
ring mandrel, chain nose, needle nose pliers or round nose pliers, please bring them. If you need glasses
for close or small work, please bring them. 1 hour. Limited
space.

This
class will teach beginning students to
make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures,
without the need for heat or complicated tools.

With
the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in
Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th
century to the late 12th century.Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British
Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th
century BC to the 1st century AD.Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful andwearable today.

If
you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.

The
fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord
necklace.The number of students per
class is limited to 10.The class
lasts 2 Hours.

To
view The Ross Record on line, please visit http://www.ross.pa.us/
. The class description is on page 29, and the registration form is on
page 38.

Book
Signing - St. Sebastian Arts and Crafts Fair

St
Sebastian will be holding an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, October
15, 2011.
I will be there signing Ancient Wire and Ancient Wire II. I will
have books and jewelry for sale.

St
Sebastian, 311 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Pennsic War -
July 29 - August 14, 2011 - www.PennsicWar.org

Beginning
Wire Weaving

This
class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the
Viking era (and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire
cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts.The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 2
Hours.

Anyone
with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving / Viking Chain Knitting is welcome -
even if you just learned today! Students will have the option to learn hollow
ovals, caged beads, flat rings or a bracelet. You can learn more than one, with
time permitting. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring
them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 1
Hour. Limited space.

Thursday,
August 11 at 4 pm at Livonia Smithery - Merchant Space 170

Knot Ring

Learn to make a Knot ring from the Viking culture. If you have your own
ring mandrel, chain nose, needle nose pliers or round nose pliers, please bring them. If you need glasses
for close or small work, please bring them. 1 hour. Limited
space.

Wednesday, August 10
at 4 pm at Livonia Smithery - Merchant Space 170

Artisan's Row
Demonstration - Tuesday, August 9th - 1-3 pm - A&S 6

War
Practice XXII - May 21, 2011

Beginning
Wire Weaving

This
class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the
Viking era (and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire
cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts.The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome.If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 2
Hours.

Advanced
Wire Weaving

Anyone
with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving / Viking Chain Knitting is welcome -
even if you just learned today! Students will have the option to learn hollow
ovals, caged beads, flat rings or a bracelet. You can learn more than one, with
time permitting. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring
them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 1
Hour.

Castle
Schola - March 5th, 2011Knot Ring
Learn to make a Knot ring from the Viking culture. If you have your own
ring mandrel, chain nose or needle nose pliers, please bring them. If you need glasses
for close or small work, please bring them.

Advanced
Wire Weaving
Anyone with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving / Viking Chain Knitting is
welcome. Students will have the option to learn hollow ovals, caged beads, flat
rings or bracelet. You can learn more than one, with time permitting. If you
have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses
for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha)

- each class is 2 hours in lengthThis class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those
made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters,
please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per
class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for
close or small work, please bring them.(Baroness Betha)

Artisan's
Row -
Saturday, August 7 - All day event

Advanced
Viking Wire WeavingAnyone
with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving is welcome. This class will
teach hollow ovals, caged beads and flat rings. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters,
please bring them. If you need glasses for
close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha) The
class will be held at The Spanish Peacock, 144 Battle Road on Wednesday, August
11

- each class is 2 hours in length
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those
made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters,
please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per
class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for
close or small work, please bring them.(Baroness Betha)

Advanced
Viking Wire WeavingAnyone
with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving is welcome. This class will
teach a bracelet based on an artifact that I own. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters,
please bring them. If you need glasses for
close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha) The
class will be held at The Lacemaker

- each class is 2 hours in length
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those
made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters,
please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per
class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for
close or small work, please bring them.(Baroness Betha)

- each class is 2 hours in length
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those
made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters,
please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per
class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for
close or small work, please bring them.(Baroness Betha)

- each class is 2 hours in length
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those
made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters,
please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per
class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for
close or small work, please bring them.(Baroness Betha)

Pennsic War
- July-August 200

Pennsic War
- July-August 200

Beginning Viking Wire
Weaving

- each class is 2 hours in length
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those
made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters,
please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per
class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for
close or small work, please bring them.(Baroness Betha)